Government of India outlines major steps to strengthen veterinary services, - 22nd July 2026 - Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 22nd July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has outlined measures to strengthen veterinary healthcare, accelerate White Revolution 2.0, and manage stray dog populations. Key objectives include expanding dairy cooperatives by 2028–29, eliminating dog-mediated rabies by 2030, and providing capital investment assistance to States in 2026–27. The report emphasizes central funding for vaccinations and the modernization of dairy infrastructure through digital and sustainable technologies.
Key Points / Main Content
Veterinary Services and Disease Control
- Central Assistance: 100% central funding is provided for vaccinations against Foot and Mouth Disease, Brucellosis, PPR, and Classical Swine Fever.
- Mobile Units: 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units are currently operational across 29 States and Union Territories.
- Infrastructure Support: Financial aid is extended for diagnostic laboratories, disease prevention, and the training of veterinarians and para-veterinarians.
White Revolution 2.0 and Dairy Expansion
- Societal Targets: Aims to create 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies and strengthen 46,422 existing ones by 2028–29.
- Current Progress: As of March 2026, 67,433 societies have been achieved, surpassing the interim target of 54,442.
- Procurement: Average cooperative milk procurement reached 700 lakh litres per day in 2025–26.
Modernization and Farmer Support
- Formalization: The National Programme for Dairy Development helps unorganized farmers transition into formal cooperatives.
- Technology Integration: Modernization includes advanced processing, automation, and sustainable energy measures led by the NDDB.
- Digital Payments: Implementation of Automatic Milk Collection Units (AMCU) and Data Processor units ensures transparent, real-time payments to farmers.
Stray Dog Management and Rabies Elimination
- Statutory Framework: The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, provide a legal basis for humane sterilization and vaccination.
- Capital Investment: Under a 2026–27 scheme, States can receive assistance to establish dog shelters and animal birth control centres.
- Rabies Goal: The National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination aims for total elimination by 2030 using a "One Health" approach.
Impact Analysis
Dairy Farmers Impact Farmers gain access to formal cooperative structures, better quality-testing equipment, and transparent, real-time digital payment systems. Action Required Unorganized farmers should transition into Dairy Cooperative Societies to leverage government training and modernization support.
State and Union Territory Governments Impact States receive 100% central assistance for specific vaccinations and are eligible for capital investment for animal shelters and birth control centres in 2026–27. Action Required States must implement the Animal Birth Control Programme and rabies elimination plans in alignment with the Supreme Court’s May 2026 directions.
Veterinary Professionals Impact Increased availability of 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units and enhanced support for diagnostic laboratories and professional training. Action Required Veterinarians and para-veterinarians should engage with updated training programs and utilize expanded diagnostic and mobile facilities.